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24.01.2022 Not long to go now. The new WA Museum Boola Bardip will open on 21st November. A world-class cultural experience we can all be so proud of. Read Mark McGowans update for all the details.

24.01.2022 Free ticket Comp for World Gourmet Symposium. See details below.

24.01.2022 New COVID-19 Support Team to help WA Tourism Industry. See link to Minister for Tourism Media Statement https://www.mediastatements.wa.gov.au//New-COVID-19-suppor

20.01.2022 Registrations are closing soon for the WA Regional Tourism Conference in Karratha. Make sure you get in before registrations close at 5pm on Friday September 6th!

20.01.2022 Over 50 people attended FACET's Heritage Tourism Workshop, delivered in partnership with the Heritage Council of WA and sponsored by the City of Perth and the Gold Industry Group. The program included presentations on award-winning heritage tourism initiatives and experiences from the recent 2019 Heritage Tourism Awards. For more information https://www.facet.asn.au/news.aspx

19.01.2022 Couldnt resist sharing this photo from our friends at the Walpole-Nornalup Visitor Centre.

18.01.2022 SAVE THE DATE. Its celebration time as FACET turns 30 in 2021! To kick off a great year of activities and events, we will be having a dinner and night of celebration at the Claremont Yacht Club on Saturday 21st November 2020. Tickets and further information will be available soon. A night not to be missed!

18.01.2022 FACET's AGM & Xmas Drinks Thursday, 12 December 2019 Plus guided tour of 'That Seventies Feeling..the Late Modern' at the Art Gallery of WA For more information or to register visit https://www.facet.asn.au/events.aspx#.Xd-AbyVS-7M

18.01.2022 Tourism Western Australia has put together information to support local businesses as well as Frequently Asked Questions which are regularly updated here. https://www.tourism.wa.gov.au//Coronavirus-information.asp They have also created an Industry Support Team and provide a weekly e-newsletter that you can subscribe to. https://www.tourism.wa.gov.au///2020_talking_tourism.aspx

16.01.2022 Congratulations to the team at Fremantle Prison on securing this funding and for the excellent conservation works underway at the Prison. Also celebrating 10 years of World Heritage Listing last month - great work team!

15.01.2022 See link to Tourism Australia's Coronavirus Update and one-stop-shop summary of support available that is relevant to the Tourism Industry. http://m.email.tourism.australia.com/nl/jsp/m.jsp

15.01.2022 We're so excited to launch our new campaign on WA Day - Wander out Yonder. It's perfect timing as this campaign is all about getting out, exploring our great S...tate and supporting our local tourism industry. See WA through fresh eyes - you can bet there's somewhere only a drive away to cross off your bucket list. More information can be found on our campaign page - https://bit.ly/36OqM6C So go forth WA - Wander out Yonder! #ThisIsWA #WanderOutYonder

14.01.2022 'WA Tourism - Our Story' will be explained across a number of forums delivered by Tourism WA, that will provide practical examples & case studies around how it can be applied to your business. Register for the first forum in Perth on 26 March https://www.eventbrite.com/e/western-australia-tourism-our-

13.01.2022 This is a great update on progress with the new WA Museum - due to open later this year. Cant wait to see it!

13.01.2022 TWA initiative to support WA Tourism businesses - Virtual WA hub. If you have immersive or interactive virtual experience content on your website or social media channels, TWA can link to these from their Virtual WA hub. Find out how to get involved https://www.westernaustralia.com//how_to_get_involved.aspx

13.01.2022 WA is well placed to take advantage of the opportunities Astrotourism can offer. Over 80 people have registered to attend FACET's Astrotourism Workshop on 2 September https://www.facet.asn.au/events.aspx# Our friends in Mt Magnet will also celebrate our amazing dark night skies at the 2019 Mt Magnet Astro Rocks Fest 20-21 Sunday, check it out https://mtmagnet-astrorocks.com/

13.01.2022 'China Host - Tourism Workshop' - Be ready for the China market when visitation returns. Sponsored by the City of Perth and delivered by ATEC. Tuesday, 10 March. For more information or to register https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/china-host-tourism-workshop

12.01.2022 Thanks Libby for a fascinating tour of the 'That Seventies Feeling....the Late Modern' art exhibition at the Art Gallery of WA, prior to FACET's 2019 AGM. FACET welcomes new board members Kym Francesconi, TWA and Jenny Nichol NBD Marketing. Members enjoyed a Xmas drink & meal at the Alex Hotel. Best wishes to our members, partners and supporters for the Festive Season and 2020. We look forward to seeing you at a FACET event in the New Year.

11.01.2022 Join FACET to celebrate another great year AGM & Xmas Drinks - Thursday, 12 December 2019 Plus guided tour of 'That Seventies Feeling..the Late Modern' at the Art Gallery of WA For more information or to register visit https://www.facet.asn.au/events.aspx#.Xd-AbyVS-7M

11.01.2022 SAVE THE DATE. It’s celebration time as FACET turns 30 in 2021! To kick off a great year of activities and events, we will be having a dinner and night of celebration at the Claremont Yacht Club on Saturday 21st November 2020. Tickets and further information will be available soon. A night not to be missed!

10.01.2022 What a fantastic weekend!! Outdoors WA hosted 35 wonderful families (144 people) at the beautiful Baden Powell Reserve in Dwellingup. As this was the first time... camping for many of the families we had activities such as setting up a camp fire, making damper, a scavenger hunt, a star gazing session, trail walk and meeting local fauna with Ranger Redz Zoo to make it fun for them and their children. Thank you to WA Parks Foundation for their support through Spring Into Parks and to the Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries for their ongoing support of Outdoors WA. And thank you to all of the families and volunteers that joined us for this really enjoyable weekend. #waparksfoundation #springintoparks

09.01.2022 If you are a decision-maker and enthusiast from a community organisation or government department that's interested in partnerships to manage green spaces, then... you need to book your place today. Jen is a "pracademic" and did this research at Curtin University between 2013-2018. Jen runs a Strategic Research Consultancy called Comcorp and is an Adjunct Fellow at Macquarie University, Sydney. Don't miss out book your place today! Explore Parks WA Department of Biodeversity, Conservation and Attractions FACET Parks and Leisure Australia Outdoors WA Inc WALGA Perth NRM

09.01.2022 FACET memberships are now due. Stay connected with the nature-based, cultural and eco-tourism community and receive discounts to all FACET events. Renew and/or join online at https://www.facet.asn.au/membership.aspx# Image courtesy of the Bibbulmun Track Foundation

08.01.2022 Expressions of Interest invited for presentations & workshops for the Heritage Council's 2020 Conf - 'Encounters' 28-29 May Busselton. EOI close 10 Feb. Registrations will open February. For more information https://www.dplh.wa.gov.au/2020-south-west-heritage-confere

07.01.2022 An interesting virtual tour of WAs Government House.

06.01.2022 July edition of Heritage eNewsletter now available. Your link https://mailchi.mp/stateheritage/5t36qajc7i-1629389

06.01.2022 In light of the current economic environment stemming from the COVID 19 situation, FACET will do its best to keep you informed of support services and assistance being made available to small businesses. See the following links to recent media statements: https://www.mediastatements.wa.gov.au//Small-business-supp https://www.mediastatements.wa.gov.au//COVID-19-economic-r

06.01.2022 See link to the City of Perth's recent Relief & Rebound Plan from Chair Commissioner Andrew Hammond along with video. https://www.perth.wa.gov.au//city-of-perth-relief-and-rebo Video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ke-XwU4sn6Q&feature=youtu.be Regular updates relating to the City of Perth can be found here https://www.perth.wa.gov.au/covid-19

06.01.2022 2020 WA Heritage Awards nominations are now open. The Awards celebrate industry best practice in heritage tourism and interpretation categories. You have until Friday 13 December to nominate your heritage champion or project. For more information https://www.dplh.wa.gov.au//2020-heritage-awards-nominatio

05.01.2022 Tourism Council WA has announced that due to the impact of COVID-19 restrictions on tourism businesses across WA, the 2020 WA Tourism Awards will not proceed, which includes the FACET Golden Guide Award. This is in line with a number of other states and the national awards program. FACET will work to support the WA Tourism sector in its recovery and we look forward to celebrating the industry in the 2021 Tourism Awards program.

04.01.2022 August issue of Heritage Matters eNewsletter is now available. Keep up to date with all things heritage - check out WA's best heritage hotels https://mailchi.mp/stateheritage/5t36qajc7i-1630073

04.01.2022 Join the ‘FACET family’ for a great night out this Saturday.

04.01.2022 2019 WA Regional Tourism Conference 16-18 September, Karratha. Full program now available. https://www.tourismcouncilwa.com.au/2019-wa-regional-touris

04.01.2022 FACET Memberships are now due. Stay connected and up to date with new developments, opportunities and industry best practice across the nature-based, cultural and heritage tourism sectors. We value your input - renew now at https://www.facet.asn.au/membership.aspx#

01.01.2022 Congratulations to all the West Australian tourism businesses who were successful at the Australian Tourism Awards held in Canberra. Special pat on the back to FACET members Go Cultural Aboriginal Tours & Experiences and Two Feet & a Heartbeat! https://qualitytourismaustralia.com/australian-tourism-a//